18 · Diagnostics

O01 Front seat running not working

Fault diagnosisO01 Front seat running not working

When the lever is operated, the seat does not slide forwards or backwards along the guides

NOTA: Test seat slide while seated on the seat

Step	Test procedure	Result	Action
0	PRELIMINARY CHECKS Firstly check that there are no obstacles or dirt along the guide	OK	Move onto step 1
0		Presence of foreign bodies along seat travel	Clean guide rails End of diagnosis
1	CHECKING TRAVEL LUBRICATION Check the guides are properly lubricated	OK	Move onto step 2
1		Lack of lubrication and increased friction	Lubricate the guides using a suitable product End of diagnosis
2	CHECK SEAT RUNNER ATTACHMENTS Remove the seat Op. 7045A10 . Check that the seat runners are attached correctly to the car floor	OK	Move onto step 3
2		Slide fastening loose	Tighten bolts securing slides to car floor pan End of diagnosis
3	CHECKING GUIDES AND SEAT SLIDE RELEASE Check the condition of the seat sliding guides and make sure there is no rust or distortions. Check the release lever for seat longitudinal adjustment. In particular, check the condition and that it is correctly fixed	OK	Move onto step 4
		Faulty guide attachment	Refit the guides correctly Op. 7045A10 End of diagnosis
		Faulty guides	Replace the seat runner guides Op. 7045A70 End of diagnosis
		Release lever faulty	Repair or replace the release lever Op. 7045A29 End of diagnosis
4	CORRECT OPERATION CHECK Check that the fault is no longer present	OK	Incorrect selection of diagnostic procedure
4		Fault persists	Incorrect selection of diagnostic procedure

Parts & tools for this job For 2000 Alfa Romeo 147

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